Today’s post is a flash from the past! I’m sharing two pieces that were both done in the early stages of my business and never really had their chance to shine in the spotlight. I don’t have the “before” pics of either – sorry! This was in the beginning days and my blog was just getting off the ground.
The first is a sweet little piece that I found and fell in love with. I used a combo of Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue, Paris Grey and French Linen to create the look. It turned out beautifully and sold at my first Luckett’s market.
The other flash from the past is this fantastic french cabinet. I purchased this off Craigslist and had my husband drive into downtown DC to pick it up. I added a wash of Annie Sloan Old White over the original hand painted details. It added softness without destroying the integrity of the piece. This also sold at my first Luckett’s market.
There you have it! I’m glad these finally had their chance to shine!
such a pretty piece! i love the finish and color!
They are both sooo pretty, but I especially LOVE the first piece. Do you remeber how you did it? Is it a Paris Grey/French Linen wash over Duck Egg? Or is it Duck Egg over Grey, then the wash.
Hi Caroline, if I remember correctly, I mixed the Duck Egg with Paris Grey and then dry brushed the French Linen on. It was a few years ago but I think that was it 🙂 Thanks so much!
Both so lovely. I too would like to know how you did it.
Hi Jann, I think it was a mix of Duck Egg/Paris and then a dry brush of French Linen. Thanks!
Just beautiful! I wish we could find such beautiful bargains here in Australia, but a lot of our furniture was built in a fairly basic, functional style. Anything ornate like these beautiful pieces is really priced so high. I am soooo envious!!
and shine they did both really sweet pieces xx
Thanks so much Chris!
Love them both. You always do the exact right amount of distressing, if at all. It seems. And thank you for always sharing your methods! I’ve learned a ton from you. My dream is to get to Lucketts one if these springs..just to shop.
Thanks so much Mimi! I really appreciate it. I am so glad that I am helping in some way with your projects! If you do get to Lucketts, you must let me know and we can meet up!
Love the color combination of Duck Egg Blue & Paris Grey with a French Linen wash – it’s gorgeous!
So beautiful!
Thank you Pamela!
These are both so beautiful! I might be the only person who’s not a big fan of duck egg blue, but I LOVE it mixed with grey. You do fantastic work.